Tinée

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Tinée
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Location
Country France
Physical characteristics
Source 
  location Maritime Alps
  elevation2,700 m (8,900 ft)
Mouth  
  location
Var
  coordinates
43°54′42″N7°11′7″E / 43.91167°N 7.18528°E / 43.91167; 7.18528 Coordinates: 43°54′42″N7°11′7″E / 43.91167°N 7.18528°E / 43.91167; 7.18528
Length70 km (43 mi)
Basin size743 km2 (287 sq mi)
Basin features
Progression VarMediterranean Sea

The Tinée (French pronunciation:  [tine] ; Occitan : Tiniá) is a river that flows through the Alpes-Maritimes department of southeastern France. It is 69.9 km (43.4 mi) long. [1] Its drainage basin is 743 km2 (287 sq mi). [2] Its source is on the east side of the Col de la Bonette, in the Maritime Alps. It flows through Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, Isola and Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée, and it flows into the Var near Utelle. The Guercha and the Vionène are its tributaries.

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References

  1. Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - La Tinée (Y62-0400)".
  2. Bassin versant : Tinée (La), Observatoire Régional Eau et Milieux Aquatiques en PACA